When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

How many host cities are there?

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

How many matches will be played?

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

W. Aimson

England

England32 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Wigan

2024–2025

97 apps⚽ 1

Exeter City

2023

43 apps⚽ 5

Bolton

2021–2022

45 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Exeter City Wigan
15 Jul 2024
Bolton Exeter City
27 Jan 2023
Plymouth Bolton
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Bury Plymouth
2 Jul 2019Free transfer
Blackpool Bury
1 Jul 2018Free transfer
Hull City Blackpool
9 Nov 2015Loan
Hull City Tranmere
20 Nov 2014Loan
Hull City Tamworth
28 Feb 2014Loan

Injury record

Injury

Jul 2021 – Sept 2021

Injury

Aug 2019

Competitions

Recent form

@ Stevenage

League One · 0–1

90'7.2

vs AFC Wimbledon

League One · 0–1

90'7.5

@ Port Vale

League One · 0–0

90'7.3

vs Rotherham

League One · 3–0

90'6.9

vs Mansfield Town

League One · 2–1

90'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Wigan	50	1	0	6.87
2024	Wigan	47	0	1	7.19
2023	Exeter City	43	5	0	7.03
2022	Bolton	17	0	0	7.14
2021	Bolton	28	1	1	6.93

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

208

Fouls

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